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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.64, 2,166.86 and 907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.64, 2,166.86 and 907.37 is: 1,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.64 : 2,166.86 = 907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.64/2,166.86 = 907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.64x = 2,166.86 × 907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.64x = 1,966,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,128.39/1,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.80

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